# NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 3 of 4 · 172 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC87LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA178.md): Robinson R-22 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N351 · Substantial damage > While practicing hovering in the designated hover area at the arpt, the stu plt accidently pulled aft cyclic while the helicopter was drifting backwards. This caused the tail structure and rotor blades to contact the ground. The main rotor blades then… - [NTSB NYC87LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA134.md): Robinson R-22 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1987 · N9070F · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight, the instructor pilot simulated a forced landing at about 250 feet and 60 KIAS. The student pilot at this time entered an autorotation and the helicopter started to descend. Collective was pulled but this failed to stop the… - [NTSB BFO87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA022.md): Robinson R22 · Myersville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N9073Y · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated commercial pilot departed hgr in a Robinson helicopter that was not equipped to fly in instrument conditions. The pilot had not logged any instrument time and elected to depart in IFR conditions under a special VFR clearance. ATC… - [NTSB SEA87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA054.md): Robinson R22 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1987 · N9076Y · Substantial damage > When psgr became nauseous in flt, plt attempted downwind lndg onto pinnacle in rough terrain. Acft contacted slope short of intended point of lndg, main rotor flexed downward, severing tail boom. - [NTSB LAX87DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUJ01.md): Robinson R-22 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N9006W · Destroyed > After 50 minutes of cruise flight, the pilot observed a decrease in oil pressure to zero and the illumination of the low oil pressure light. The pilot landed the helicopter and had an airframe and powerplant mechanic inspect the aircraft. There were no… - [NTSB NYC86LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA233.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N9033B · Substantial damage > On a student pilot's third solo supervised flight, the pilot placed the throttle in detent, became confused, and autorotated into trees. - [NTSB CHI86FEM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM12.md): Robinson R-22HP · Grayling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N83595 · Substantial damage > The helicopter, during cruise flight, was flying low in an attempt to remain clear of clouds when it struck a power line and was forced to make an emergency landing. The helicopter received substantial damaged when it struck the power line and reportedly… - [NTSB MIA86FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA181.md): Robinson R22 HP · Lk Buena Vista, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N8400C · Destroyed > Motorists obsd the helicopter flying low ovr & along an interstate hiway. In the vicinity of a hiway rest area, the helicopter maneuvered to the side of the hiway, then flew back ovr the median. Two witnesses said it came to a hover, then started to continue… - [NTSB ANC86LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA042.md): Robinson R-22A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1986 · N8455P · Substantial damage > The student helicopter pilot stated that the helicopter nosed over and rolled to the right during the hover. The pilot encountered a roll to the right due to low rotor RPM. - [NTSB ATL86FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA097.md): Robinson R-22 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N9069S · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW86FRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG09.md): Robinson R22 HT · Sonora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1985 · N9074U · Substantial damage > The helicopter contacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent after colliding with power lines during a climbing turn to the west. The plt reported he could not see the power lines because of glare from the setting sun. - [NTSB FTW86LRG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG08.md): Robinson R-22HP · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N8358C · Substantial damage > The helicopter rolled over when the right skid contacted the ground during a hover. The plt stated he had landed to and opened the door to check the skid position. After takeoff while in a hover at 2 ft AGL, the door popped open. The right skid contacted the… - [NTSB BFO86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA007.md): Robinson R-22 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N8499B · Substantial damage > A simulated straight in autorotation to runway 34L was entered from final approach by lowering the collective, and a pwrrecovery was planned at the bottom of the autorotation. At about 150 feet AGL, the throttle was rolled in to match the engine and rotor… - [NTSB NYC86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA013.md): Robinson R22A · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1985 · N9069G · Substantial damage > The accident occurred when the CFI allowed the student who was in a hover maneuver to lose rotor RPM. The helicopter drift rearward, the left rear skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. RPM decayed so badly that the helicopter could not… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ06.md): Robinson R-22 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N90716 · Destroyed > While hovering student pilot applied aft cyclic and the flt instructor could not regain control before tail rotor struck the taxiway. Helicopter rotated violently and rolled over and to rest on the skids. The helicopter was destroyed. - [NTSB NYC85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA221.md): Robinson R22 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N90773 · Substantial damage > During a local training flight the student was attempting a lift off and began to drift to the left. The students control input was to the left aggravating the situation. The instructor took control of the aircraft however the roll over had progressed to an… - [NTSB LAX85LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA317.md): Robinson R-22A · Piru, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N85594 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor instructed the 25-hour student plt to perform an autorotation with a pwr recovery at 20 ft AGL. The instructor became aware too late that the student was 'dead locked' on the controls and he was unable to recover prior to touchdown. A… - [NTSB FTW85FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA254.md): Robinson R-22 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1985 · N9075Y · Destroyed > The student plt allowed the main rotor blades to drop to a slow speed well below the green arc. The student plt and the instructor plt attempted to do a power recovery from the aborted autorotation maneuver but the eng could not accelerate the main rotor… - [NTSB FTW85FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA207.md): Robinson R-22 HP · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N83745 · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX85FJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FJA02.md): Robinson R-22 · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1985 · N8447C · Substantial damage > The acft rolled onto its left side within 10 ft of where it was parked prior to flt, the plt was attempting to come to a hover when it rolled. This was the plts 2nd attempt at solo flt in the helicopter. No mechanical malfunctions were noted during the post… - [NTSB ATL85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA070.md): Robinson R22 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been… - [NTSB FTW85LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA036.md): Robinson R22 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N8360A · Substantial damage > According to the CFI there was no intention to perform 'touchdown' autorotation landings. During the third simulated power loss the CFI reported that he initiated the flare at about 55 ft AGL. As airspeed dissipated and the sink rate continued the CFI… - [NTSB ATL85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA010.md): Robinson R22 · Hueytown, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N90218 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a river while on final approach to land. The plt reported that he allowed engine RPM to drop and at the same time applied collective pitch. The acft struck the water in a steep descent. There was no report of any failures or malfunctions. - [NTSB FTW84LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA369.md): Robinson R-22 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N9067B · Substantial damage > After lndg the plt exited the acft to assist deplaning of the pax. The engine was still running. The plt heard a surge of engine power followed by the acft rotating and colliding with a parked car. Examination of the acft disclosed that the collective balance… - [NTSB MKC84FPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FPG01.md): Robinson R22 · Frenchman'Bayou, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N9073Y · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during autorotation into a soy bean field after the engine lost power. The plt was a student who did not have authorization to fly nor the proper certificate and endorsement from the CFI. The acft engine stopped due to fuel exhaustion. The… - [NTSB NYC84LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA232.md): Robinson R22 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1984 · N9077G · Substantial damage > After being directed to do so by the arpt mgr the pilot was air taxiing to parking when the main rotor blades contacted one main rotor blade of a parked bell 206. The pilot related that he assumed he would clear the 206 since he was watching the airport mgr… - [NTSB FTW84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA259.md): Robinson R22 · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N9075Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the helicopter was operating at 55 percent power on the gnd while awaiting the pax to board. The passenger walked into the tailrotor and received serious injuries. The plt stated that the company does not have safety procedures for… - [NTSB ATL84LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA138.md): Robinson R22A · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1984 · N8415X · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that while hovering with a prospective student pilot using the cyclic control, the student pushed rapidlyforward on the cyclic control. The instructor pilot (CFI) attempted to regain control but the acft struck a tree and crashed. - [NTSB LAX84FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA193.md): Robinson R22 · Thousand Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N8404S · Destroyed > The helicopter collided with 2 cables supported by 150 ft tall twin towers. It then went out of control & crashed into a 15 ft deep drainage ditch & burned. The plt had been cited on 2/20/84 for 'careless & reckless operation of an acft.' Another person who… - [NTSB ATL84FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA045.md): Robinson R22 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N8414H · Substantial damage > During his 2nd solo flt in the Robinson R22, the plt performed 2 low 'g' maneuvers. The 1st maneuver was essentially the same as when he practiced it during a check-out flt. However, the 2nd maneuver produced a rapid right roll to aprx 60 deg of bank. The plt… - [NTSB NYC83FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA221.md): Robinson R-22 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1983 · N9078Z · Substantial damage > As the instructor watched the third liftoff from in front of the hangar, he observed the helicopter lift off the ground rapidly, its nose swinging quickly to the right as it did. During the yaw, the helicopter lost altitude rapidly until the right skid hit… - [NTSB CHI83FET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FET01.md): Robinson R-22 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N9031F · Substantial damage > During autorotation practice, when the pilot rolled the throttle off, the engine quit. An engine restart was attempted. This time lapse allowed the rotor RPM to decay and a proper autorotation could not be done in theremaining altitude. The acft landed hard… - [NTSB LAX83LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA271.md): Robinson R22 · Valencia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N83721 · Substantial damage > The rated airplane plt was on a solo instructional flt in a Robinson R22 helicopter. During his 3rd landing, the helicopter began to rotate at aprx 3 ft AGL. After completing about 1 1/2 revolutions, the student allowed the acft to impact on the landing area… - [NTSB ATL83LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA221.md): Robinson R-22 · Jackson, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N90672 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he exited the helicopter for the purpose of retrieveing a map from below the plt's seat, the acft began to lift and move laterally. The acft then tipped over trapping his leg and hip beneath it. He stated that he had not fully… - [NTSB FTW83FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA143.md): Robinson R22 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1983 · N8373J · Substantial damage > The plt & flt examiner were on an evaluation flt after the plt's flt instructor had recommended him for a CFI check flt. To demonstrate a hovering autorotation, the plt had selected an area of soft turf that slopted downhill. The examiner stated that after… - [NTSB FTW83FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA100.md): Robinson R22 · Zapata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1983 · N9021J · Destroyed > The helicopter was landed in an area of dry grass, 18 to 28 inches tall. The plt stated that within 30 sec after a normal approach & touchdown, the passenger noticed a fire as he was exiting the acft. The pilot then rolled the throttle on in an attempt to… - [NTSB DEN83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA049.md): Robinson R22 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1983 · N9079B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed in an open field shortly after takeoff in adverse weather. The pilot was not instrument rated andhad received weather briefings by telephone from a flight service station. The forecast was not favorable, but the pilotstated 'well I… - [NTSB ATL83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA061.md): Robinson R-22 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N90773 · Substantial damage > During an autorotation at about 125 ft AGL the student attempted to apply power for a recovery but noted that the oil pressure light was illuminated & the eng had quit. The CFI took the controls & executed an emergency landing. He maneuvered to avoid power… - [NTSB ATL83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA044.md): Robinson R-22 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N90218 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he noticed the rpm's began falling. He stated that he increased the throttle and lowered the collective, but the rpm's continued to decrease until the low RPM warning horn came on. An autorotative landing was… - [NTSB ATL83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA037.md): Robinson R-22 · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N90701 · Substantial damage > While receiving flight instruction on autorotation the student was late to administer power, resulting in a high sink rate. The instructor failed to take control of the aircraft in time to prevent the tail from striking the runway. The forward end of the tail… - [NTSB CHI83FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA023.md): Robinson R-22 · Indian Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1982 · N9015R · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed circling an athletic field. During the third pass over the field it was observed to come to a near hover immediately followed by a tailrotor separation. The manufacturer issued a safety notice 12/4/81 & again on 10/4/82 stressing… - [NTSB LAX83FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA01.md): Robinson R22 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N8358B · Destroyed > The commercial plt was rated in fixed wing acft, but in the helicopter, had student privileges only. He had obtained aprx 37 hrs of dual instruction & 3 hrs of solo time in the Robinson R22 helicopter; however, 1.3 hrs of his solo time was limited to hover… - [NTSB FTW82FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA402.md): Robinson R-22 · Paige, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N9063Z · Destroyed > Following completion of the helicopter's annual inspection, the aircraft mechanic/pilot departed clover field in houston for the R22'S home base in austin, TX. One witness observed the helicopter in cruise flight, then saw a large piece separate from the… - [NTSB FTW82DA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA381.md): Robinson R-22 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N9065D · Substantial damage > During practice autorotation with power recovery student was late in applying power and aircraft touched down and rolled over. Instructor tried to recover but was also too late in application of remedial action. - [NTSB MKC82DA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA170.md): Robinson R-22 HP · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N9078N · Substantial damage > A non-cfi rated plt was giving instruction to an airplane plt that had logged a total of 6 hrs in helicopters. The student plt was lifting to a hover when a gust of wind struck the aircraft from the right side. The student pilot moved the cyclic pitch control… - [NTSB FTW82DA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA370.md): Robinson R22 · Eden, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N90744 · Substantial damage > The pilot reportd that he lifted off to a three foot hover, checked his instrument readings, then took off. He reported climbing to 15 feet to clear some bushes and two fences that were in his flight path. As he approached the first fence, the helicopter was… - [NTSB CHI82FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA267.md): Robinson R22 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N9031F · Substantial damage > As the student plt was practicing a hovering maneuver, the acft started moving to the left & losing altitude slowly. The CFI was adding collective pitch when the left skid contacted the ground & the acft rolled over. The left skid, m/r blades & tailboom… - [NTSB LAX82DA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA223.md): Robinson R22 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N90165 · Substantial damage > During a landing, the pilot reported that he came to a 3 ft hover then initiated a descent by lowering the collective. He stated that when the helicopter was about 6 inches above the ground, he lowered the collective to complete the landing, and at that… - [NTSB MIA82FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA115.md): Robinson R-22 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N90249 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was performing autorotations with 180 degree turns terminating with power recoveries. At about 200 feet, after completion of the turn, the instructor heard a rattling noise followed by a medium frequency vibration. The instructor took the… - [NTSB LAX82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA156.md): Robinson R-22HP · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N90764 · Substantial damage > The passenger stated that during the approach to the landing area he noticed a decrease in rpm's and that the pilot was having difficulty in stabilizing the aircraft. He also noted that the helicopter was descending faster than the prior approach. Damage… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7640102&page=4 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640102')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7640102&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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